Supporting health & wellbeing
Civic offers a range of clinical services tailored to improve the wellbeing and social participation of individuals.
Using a Person Centred Active Support (PCAS) approach, our Clinical specialists support people to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
We promote an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach, engaging clients and their support networks as well as other clinical and Allied Health services when required.
Assessments and therapy are evidence-based to ensure effective services are delivered.
We have immediate capacity for Behaviour Support, Nursing and Clinical Psychology. Complete a referral form to apply today, or contact the Customer Experience Team on 1300MYCIVIC (1300 692 484) or enquiries@civic.org.au.
Clinical Psychology and Behaviour Support
Our experienced clinicians provide NDIS-registered Clinical Psychology and Behaviour Support Services including:
- Therapy
- Counselling
- Positive Behaviour Support plans
- Psychosocial support plans
- Behaviour analysis
- Functional behaviour assessments
We have immediate capacity for Behaviour Support, Nursing and Clinical Psychology. Complete a referral form to apply today, or contact the Customer Experience Team on 1300MYCIVIC (1300 692 484) or enquiries@civic.org.au.
Nursing Services
Civic’s registered nursing team provides patient-centered care to help individuals with their personal care needs and reviews. This includes:
- Support and education to individuals, support networks and families
- Report writing
- Care planning
- Wound management and plans
- Catheter management and plans
- Generalised personal supports
We have immediate capacity for Behaviour Support, Nursing and Clinical Psychology. Complete a referral form to apply today, or contact the Customer Experience Team on 1300MYCIVIC (1300 692 484) or enquiries@civic.org.au.
Meet the Civic Clinical Services Team
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Ellen Banks
Clinical Services Manager
Ellen has over 20 years of experience working with people with disability, beginning her career as a Support Worker, Education Inclusion worker and then a Registered Nurse. She brings a wealth of experience across a range of settings including aged care, surgery, critical care and community settings.
Ellen joined Civic as head of Clinical, leading a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing person-centered support with a strong health and wellbeing focus.
She loves working with clients and their support networks to create new and innovative ways to help them achieve their goals.
Qualifications / Registrations
- AdvDip Adult Nursing
- BSc Practical Science – Nursing
- AHPRA
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Tanja Halpert
Clinical Psychologist
With over 20 years of experience, Tanja has held a variety of roles in mental health, disability and private practice. She joined the Civic team in 2013 and provides a range of support to clients and external providers including behaviour support, individual counselling, staff training and supervision of peers and students.
Tanja’s collaborative approach helps staff understand the vital role they play in implementing positive changes. No matter how small a change might be, she is dedicated to improving every client’s quality of life.
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Qualifications / Registrations
- MA in Clinical Psychology
- NDIS registered practitioner: ADVANCED
- AHPRA
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Mary Lockett
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mary brings a broad range of experience to Civic’s Clinical Team, with a background in Special Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis and Addiction Counselling.
Mary has 3.5 years of experience writing functional assessments, behaviour support plans, training staff, fading restrictive practices, and setting up supported accommodation with external stakeholders.
Mary’s expertise lies in forensic mental health, acquired brain injury, dementia, neurologic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and behavioural addictions.
Registrations
- NDIS registered practitioner: ADVANCED
- Registered counsellor (level 3 ACA)
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Rocio Venegas
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Rocio started her career in the disability industry in 2017 as a Support Worker. Since then, she progressed to Team Leader and is now one of Civic’s Behaviour Support Practitioners.
Rocio is passionate about supporting clients so they can make well-informed decisions about their care. She takes great pleasure in seeing how small changes in a client’s day-to-day life can have an incredible impact on their wellbeing.
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Registrations
NDIS registered practitioner: CORE (awaiting Proficient)
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Lucy Riechelmann
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Joining Civic in 2022, Lucy’s first role was as an Employment Support Partner in Civic Industries. Every day, she worked closely with supported employees to build their skills and knowledge and develop attainable career goals.
Lucy now brings her Civic experience and Psychology degree to our Clinical Services Team as a Behaviour Support Practitioner. She provides a high level of support and care to those she works with and takes great pride in implementing strategies that make a difference to a client’s wellbeing.
Registrations
NDIS registered practitioner: CORE
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Emilija Gasoska
Behaviour Support Practitioner
After completing her Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Emilija started working in the disability sector in Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy.
Over her two years working as a Behaviour Therapist, she developed a strong person-centered approach and the ability to recognise behaviours of concern as well as create strategies to improve quality of life.
She is passionate about making meaningful connections with clients and supporting them to implement strategies that make a difference in their lives.
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Dominique Likus
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Dominique brings a holistic approach to developing strategies to support clients.
She completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce (HRM) and then gained experience as a Support Worker. She has assisted both young adults in a SLES program and supported adults to improve their wellbeing.
She enjoys collaborating with teams to make a difference to a client’s quality of life.
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Aminata Bangura
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Aminata started in the disability industry as a Support Worker before gaining her nursing registration.
Her nursing experience spans Paediatrics, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Aged Care, Cardiothoracic and Respiratory and she has gained extensive clinical experience in providing holistic nursing care. She’s also mentored the next generation of nurses through leadership roles including Team Leader, Preceptor and Clinical Facilitator.
Aminata is passionate about advocating for clients and ensuring they receive the best possible care.
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Qualifications / Registrations
- Bachelor of Medical Science
- Master of Nursing
- AHPRA
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Payton Wilson
Clinical Nurse Consultant
With her background in oncology, hematology, chemotherapy and emergency, Payton brings a wealth of nursing experience to Civic’s Clinical Team.
Looking for a new challenge, she transitioned to the disability sector in 2023 and now loves spending her days supporting clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
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Qualifications / Registrations
- Bachelor of Registered Nursing
- AHPRA
